New Work Rules Could Drop Thousands of Sick N.C. Residents From Medicaid
People with serious illnesses will need a doctor to verify twice a year that they’re too sick to work, or they risk losing their health insurance.
The Politics of a Prison-Release Settlement
As Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans have seized on a 2021 settlement that compelled officials to reduce the prison population.
The Trill of the Chase
The World Whistlers Convention now draws hundreds of entrants to Japan every year—far from its roots in Louisburg, N.C.
Berger-Page Election Fight Cost $13.6 Million
About 93% of the money spent in the North Carolina legislative race went to elevating state Senate leader Phil Berger’s failed reelection bid, new filings show.
Defense Department Picks UNC-Chapel Hill as New Partner After Dumping Ivy League
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the department’s former partners had become the grounds for “woke indoctrination.”
N.C. Community College System Taps Longtime Louisiana Leader for Top Job
The new president, who must get confirmation from legislators, will be looked upon to provide stable leadership at a time of momentum and change.
Dukes in Trump’s Court
Duke University alumni have played high-profile and controversial roles in the rise of Trumpism. A turn-of-the-millennium culture clash on campus helps explain why.
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‘I’m Coming Clean’: Former UNC-CH Chancellor Says He Advised Against Investing in SpaceX
Holden Thorp is thankful nobody listened when he doubted SpaceX would pay off for the UNC Investment Fund.
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
Durham Energy Company Accused of Fraud Files for Bankruptcy
In April, federal regulators fined American Efficient $1.1 billion for perpetuating “a scam” they said cost ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Blowing Off Balloons
While other states and local governments have enacted laws prohibiting intentional balloon releases, North Carolina’s legislature has taken the air out of all proposed legislation.
U.S. Soldier Killed in Iraq Identified as Fayetteville Father of Two
The 30-year-old was killed in an explosion while helping dispose of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq, officials said.
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